Argument: We got rid of the "B" Scale.
Response: The flying was moved the regionals which is known as the "C" scale because it was worse.

Argument: There is no negotiating capital spent on the Minimum Balance concept.
Response: It cost capital from our negotiations. If it doesn't, then we can close out the contract first, and ask for it after.

Argument: You weren't at Delta when those guys/gals went through bankruptcy, and age 65. Whatever you did before Delta doesn't matter.
Response: Guess you won't be needing any help from me to be made whole in retirement. (sorry, sympathy ran out during UNA talks)

Delta exited bankruptcy in 2007. $10,000 invested has since then has turned into $36,000 invested in the greater stock market. If you say that you were making so little you could not invest, try regional First Officer wages and student loans.